Entry Level Environmental Scientist - Bellevue, WA

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking an early-career Environmental Engineer or Scientist in Bellevue, WA to perform laboratory treatability studies for site characterization and remediation projects, interacting with technical experts and ensuring high-quality delivery of test results.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory treatability studies associated with site characterization and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients
• Interact with Jacobs’ technical experts to develop field sampling and test plans
• Execute the tests, coordinating between project, analytical laboratory, and vendor groups to ensure high-quality delivery of test results
• Plot incoming data and analyze it to see the story come together
• Showcase work through project updates, technical reports, presentations, and sometimes a journal publication

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering), Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, or Hydrogeology
• Valid drivers license is required
• United States Citizenship required
• Must be local to Bellevue, WA
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a regionally-diverse team environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentally walk through a process to identify and close gaps in written procedures for non-standard tasks to ensure all objectives will be met
• Familiarity with standard environmental test methods and procedures
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification

Benefits

• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• A 401(k) plan
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
• Hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work

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